Elite piano tuning is grueling work. It’s taxing on the body, it strains relationships, and it never leads to fame or glory.
Be good to each other: Khalil Ekulona on life and his journey to broadcasting
Khalil Ekulona has been the voice — and a driving force — of This Is Nashville since he helped launch the show three years ago. He has brought his curiosity, warmth and genuine empathy to the more than 550 episodes he’s hosted.
Ask the Mayor, plus Recycle and Reinvest
Every month, Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell joins us to discuss the latest happenings in and around the city — and take your calls.
Hip-hop producers and sampling
Hip-hop as a genre is getting more attention from the music industry in Nashville. A good thing! But not all hip-hop music is the same, nor are the ways in which hip-hop music is made. The old technique (i.e. sampling) is as popular as ever, but in certain aspects, it is different from when it […]
Civic Sparks: helping ourselves by helping others
We love hearing about the moment in someone’s life when they decide it’s time to start helping others. We call it a “civic spark.”
Activists place painted doves around Nashville to commemorate where pedestrians were killed
Nashville noticed a significant rise in pedestrian deaths after lawmakers lifted pandemic restrictions. Currently, the trend seems to be moving in the right direction. But the plan to improve Davidson County’s infrastructure is still underway and safety for those who walk and cycle is not guaranteed.
Life as a forensic pathologist: Meet Adele Lewis
There are only about 800 forensic pathologists in the entire United States. That is much lower than the number of deaths requiring investigation.
Spring is here! How well do you know Nashville’s parks?
Metro Nashville oversees 178 parks and over 100 miles of greenway.
Nothing compares to ukes
They’re portable, have four strings, and George Harrison loved them so much he gave them out as presents.
Farmers ensure the future of their properties for generations to come
This Is Nashville recently visited two Tennessee farmers making plans for the future of the properties their families have owned and worked for generations.
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